QCE Information

Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE) study can be particularly daunting. All the
rules and requirements as well as the huge range of subjects can
scare and confuse you.
It doesn't have to be that way. On this page you will find
information and links to more information about QCE rules and
requirements as well as lots of helpful subject specific material.

QCE Study Requirements:

When you are studying towards a QCE you have a wide range of learning
options. These can include senior school subjects, vocational education and
training, workplace and community learning, and university subjects undertaken
while at school.

Courses of study are organised into 4 categories:

- Core
- Preparatory
- Enrichment
- Advanced

To be eligible for a QCE, you must achieve at least 20 credits of learning. A
minimum of 12 credits must come from completed Core courses of study. At least 1
credit must come from Core studies completed while enrolled at a school. The
remaining 8 credits can come from a combination of core, preparatory, enrichment
or advanced courses, with preparatory studies contributing a maximum of 6
credits. Partial completion of a Core course of study may also contribute some
credit. You must also meet the QCE literacy and numeracy requirements. Details
on how you can meet these requirements can be found
here.

The Queensland Studies Authority oversees the awarding of the QCE and they
have a brochure that explains how it works and how you set up your pattern of
study. You can access this brochure
here.